Escrow keeps funds safe between parties who have no history together. Money is only released when both sides have done their part — and a neutral mediator is always on standby.
Step 1
Create a deal & invite
The initiator sets the amount, the deliverables, the milestone schedule, and who pays the fee, then invites the counterparty with a single-use link and a verification code. Both sides agree to the written terms before anything moves. Our AI contract scanner (in development) will also check the contract itself before you commit.
Step 2
Buyer funds escrow
The buyer funds the deal against a unique per-deal reference. Funding is verified and checked against a locked quote before the deal advances — nothing is released to the seller at this stage.
Step 3
Seller delivers
Once funding is confirmed, the seller delivers the work or the asset and submits proof. The buyer reviews within the agreed inspection window.
Step 4
Buyer approves
When the buyer confirms everything is as described, the milestone is approved and the payout is queued. If the window lapses without a dispute, release can proceed under the agreed terms.
Step 5
Funds release
The seller is paid out minus the platform fee and a small settlement fee. Every movement is recorded in a double-entry ledger down to the smallest unit.
Step 6
Disputes & mediation
If something goes wrong, either side can open a dispute. A neutral mediator reviews the evidence, applies the terms, and issues a final decision — release, refund, or a partial settlement.
Everyone knows their part — and the mediator only steps in when the money needs handling.
Automatic timers and rules keep deals moving and protect whoever is acting in good faith.
3-day completion clock
Once the mediator is contacted, the deal must complete within 3 days or it auto-cancels and refunds the buyer.
Inspection auto-approve
If the buyer goes silent after delivery, an inspection window auto-releases so an honest seller still gets paid.
Pre-funding expiry
A deal that is never funded simply expires and cancels — with no penalty because no money was sent.
Verified funding
A deal only advances once funding is independently verified, and every state change is logged immutably.
AI contract scanner & deal checker
We are building an AI-powered scanner that extracts key terms, obligations, and dates, flags risky or non-standard clauses, and checks deals against company policy and playbooks — re-checked every time a document is uploaded, edited, or re-submitted, with human review for consequential decisions.
Deals range from $400 to $50,000. See the full fee schedule before you commit.